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then made whether he had ever been bitten by a dog ; the young 

 man said that a pup of his had bit his thumb three weeks ago 

 last Sunday, and that the dog died soon after. A powder was 

 now given him, which he swallowed with the greatest agitation, 

 not being able to bear the sight of the water in which it was 

 mixed. la the afternoon of Friday, he was bled in both arms, 

 and in the temple, not to hasten his death, as the ignorant are 

 currently reporting, but as the only means likely to lead to a 

 recovery. It had not, however, the desired effect ; for from 

 that time he continued excessively ill till about half-past three 

 o'clock on Saturday morning, having only about ten minutes' 

 respite between each paroxysm. A few minutes before expiring, 

 he expressed a wish for a drink of warm water about two tea- 

 cupsful were given him, when he appeared something easier. 

 Shortly after, he had a desire to rise up for some purpose, but 

 no sooner did his feet touch the ground, than he threw himself 

 back into his father's arms, and expired without a groan. 

 Newcastle Paper, Dec 7th, 1814?. 



The alisma pJantago was also introduced as a remedy ; but, on 

 repeated trial, has proved ineffectual, 



" HYDROPHOBIA. Alisma Plantago ineffectual. We last 

 week announced the death of Matthew Lay cock, a common car- 

 rier of Bradley, near Skipton, of the above calamitous malady. 

 He was bitten by a dog of his own, about two months previous 

 to his dissolution. He went to the sea, as directed by those 

 whom he consulted, and took the usual medicines administered 

 on such occasions: after which, he rested in perfect security, 

 apprehending no future danger. On Monday the fifth instant, 

 he was at Bury, following his occupation of carrier ; andfiaving 

 got exceedingly wet by driving in the rain, he complained of very 

 unpleasant sensations, and symptoms of the above complaint 

 manifested themselves. Having been conveyed to his residence 

 at Bradley, every possible attention was paid him by Mr. Abbot- 



